Clervie Ngounoue vs Mingge Xu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Mingge Xu has won 38.28% of points on their second serve over the last 6 months, while Clervie Ngounoue has won 43.07%. Could this give Clervie an edge in serving? Yes, especially since this stat is highly correlated with match predictions.
• Return Game Strength: Mingge Xu recently scored 52.55% on their opponent's second serve, while Clervie reached 50.00%. Both players return well, but Mingge has a slight advantage here.
• First Serve Return: Both players are neck and neck, with Mingge at 31.14% and Clervie marginally ahead at 31.60%. Can Clervie's slight lead make a difference in this match-up? Possibly.
• Pressure Situations: Mingge Xu saves 45.91% of breakpoints faced, whereas Clervie saves 54.00%. Clervie seems more resilient under pressure, which could be crucial in tight matches.
• Match Success Rate: Over the past year, Mingge Xu has won 65.85% of their matches, but Clervie excels with a higher win rate of 70.49%.
• Preferred Surface: Both players boast a 68% win rate on indoor hard courts, their best surface. However, Clervie has no wins on grass, and Mingge wins 31% there, showing they may have a slight surface edge.
• Tournament Level Performance: At Challengers/ITF > $10K events, Mingge won 70.27%, while Clervie is slightly ahead with 71.11%. How significant is this? Their performances are very similar, suggesting a tough competition.
• Quality of Opponents: Mingge Xu’s opponents have an average rank of 368.8, whereas Clervie's opponents average 210.43. Does this mean Clervie has faced tougher competitors? Yes, which might indicate stronger experience.
• Deciding Set Efficiency: In deciding sets, Mingge has won 62%, while Clervie is more successful with a 73% win rate. This suggests Clervie might have an advantage if the match goes to the wire.

Editorial Prediction (October 29, 2025, UTC):

Examining both players' recent performances, Clervie Ngounoue shows a stronger second serve, higher breakpoint save percentage, and greater match success over the past year.

While Mingge Xu has a slight advantage in return game stats and has played on slightly less challenging levels, Clervie's overall experience against higher-ranked opponents provides her an edge.

Additionally, Clervie's ability to win in deciding sets and maintain composure under pressure further tips the scale in her favor.

Based on the strengths assessed, Clervie Ngounoue is the likely winner of the upcoming match.